Soulmates || Alec Lightwood, Jace Wayland

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Some time later, Chloe was with Alec at Izzy's trial.

- Will I live if I touch this? - Magnus asked as he stood in front of the Soul Sword.

- If you tell the truth - Imogen replied.

- By the power of this Sword, do you swear to defend your client honestly and sincerely? - The Silent Brother asked Magnus when the sorcerer touched the Sword of Souls with his hands.

- I won't deny it - Magnus replied before he let go of the Soul Sword and the Silent Brother left.

- The voice is yours, sorcerer - Said Inquisitor Herondale.

- My case is simple. It is true that Isabelle Lightwood went against the Clave's orders by trying to free the Seelie, Meliorn. But she didn't go against the interests of the Clave - Magnus said when he saw Imogen's stern look. Chloe knew that Magnus was a great lawyer and would win Izzy's trial. Preventing the forced interrogation and possible death of the Seelie could have saved the Accords - The warlock noted.

Chloe was holding Alec's hand, and he was stressed, although he didn't show it.

- We are not here to speculate what might have happened if the defendant had not interfered - Imogen stated coldly as she looked at Magnus with her icy gaze.

-You mean what might have happened if she hadn't stopped the Silent Brothers from torturing the Seelie? - Magnus asked.

- I'm waiting for a sensible argument, do you have at least one? - The Inquisitor asked in a cold voice.

- What you really want is the Mortal Cup. It so happens that my client doesn't have it - Magnus noted, raising his voice. - And since the entire proceedings are not about what they are really about, I am filing a motion to discontinue the case - The girl said after a while.

- That's inappropriate - Imogen said, angry.

- NO. This whole process is uncalled for - Said an irritated Magnus, who was pissed off at the behavior of Inquisitor Herondale. - It's not Isabelle's fault! This is about the Mortal Cup! Bring the Mortal Cup to justice! - The warlock shouted before looking at Izzy.

Moments later, Lydia stood up from the chair she was sitting in next to Chloe and called over to Izzy, who was standing, and sat down next to Imogen.

- You want us to believe that you carried out the entire operation yourself. But that night Clary Fairchild was seen near Bone Town that night - Lydia said as she looked at Izzy.

- Maybe she went for a walk - Izzy replied coldly.

- You expect us to believe that you distracted the guards and then escaped with the prisoner on your own? - Lydia asked, who moved closer to Izzy.